Petrochemicals

Petrobras has produced the first batch of ARLA 32 at Ansa, in Araucária, Brazil.

Baker Hughes has acquired Continental Disc Corp., a differentiated leader in pressure management solutions.

Kumho Mitsui Chemicals has begun the operation of a chlor-alkali plant using thyssenkrupp nucera technology.

BASF has started up a new world-scale plant for hexamethylenediamine in Chalampé, France.

All regulatory approvals required for the closing of the transaction have now been obtained and the transaction is expected to close on 27 June 2025 subject to customary closing conditions.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has launched a new advanced recycled plastic production product at its Lavera site in Southern France.

Kisuma has introduced Setogem™ RD, a dual-function nucleator and acid scavenger molecule for polypropylenes.

The agreement covers port management, container handling, and feeder container ship services for the Borouge Container Terminal in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.

Deliveries of oil products from Exolum terminals to the Spanish market increased by 2.7% in May 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Ebara Elliott Energy has signed a high-speed balancing bunker agreement to expand its regional footprint in Saudi Arabia.

LyondellBasell has entered into an agreement and exclusive negotiations with AEQUITA for the sale of four European strategic assessment assets.

Rotork has announced its official entry into the Rockwell Automation Technology Partner Programme.

The Pengerang Energy Complex has leveraged the Pengerang Deepwater Terminal to boost Asia’s petrochemical supply chain.

Clariant has launched a new generation of PFAS-free polymer processing aids for more sustainable polyolefin extrusion.

LanzaJet and ATOBA have agreed to collaborate on new commercial models for the SAF market.